Best Vets in England

Charter Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd., part of CVS, is an RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital and RCVS Emergency Services Clinic offering routine care alongside 24-hour urgent care, including the dedicated overnight emergency service MiNightVet. The practice offers broad in-house diagnostics such as lab work, X-ray and ultrasound, as well as referral-level options including orthopaedic surgery, keyhole surgery and outpatient CT scanning. It also sees a wide range of species beyond dogs and cats, including rabbits, reptiles and tortoises, and several types of birds.

- Owners often mention clear explanations and feeling well informed, with treatment plans and advice explained in a straightforward way. - Handling of anxious pets stands out, with several reviews describing staff taking extra care to calm nervous dogs and cats. - Reviews regularly praise the friendly, caring manner of the whole team, including vets, nurses and reception staff.

Clarendon Equine Clinic Ltd is an independent equine practice in Chelmsford with in-patient facilities, an in-house laboratory, and 24/7 emergency cover all year round. Its facilities, including a surgical theatre, treatment room, menage, hard trot-up areas and weighbridge, indicate capacity for both routine work and more involved investigations and procedures. Recent feedback is strongly positive, with owners frequently praising calm handling, clear communication and dependable support in urgent cases.

- Recent feedback is consistently warm about the team’s manner, with owners describing the practice as kind, caring, friendly, and helpful. - Communication is a repeated strength: reviewers say vets explain treatment clearly, talk through options, and keep owners updated on results. - Pets appear to be handled with care, including nervous cats and dogs that owners say were made to feel at ease.

- Several owners describe long-term loyalty, including using the practice for 20 to 40+ years. - Reviews regularly mention kindness, friendliness and attentiveness, with praise for both clinical care and support during difficult periods. - Owners mention care for a wide mix of pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and rats.

- Recent feedback is very positive, with simple but strong endorsements such as “100% recommend” and “best vets in town”. - Owners commonly mention dogs being relaxed during visits, which stands out as a recurring experience. - Reviews also highlight clear explanations and unhurried appointments, with particular praise for Bryony and Deborah.

- Many reviewers describe long-term loyalty, including clients who have used the practice for 10 to 15 years or since it first opened. - The team is frequently praised for being compassionate, honest, and reassuring, especially during emergencies and difficult end-of-life moments. - Routine care appears well organised, with reminders for check-ups and treatments, friendly reception staff, and practical touches such as treats at the desk and a separate cat-and-dog waiting layout.

- Reviews consistently describe a friendly, welcoming team, with praise for both reception staff and vets across visits. - A common theme is quick access to appointments, including being seen promptly and being accommodated when pets need urgent attention. - Several owners highlight clear, honest communication, saying advice feels straightforward and focused on the pet’s welfare.

Village Vet Royston is part of the Village Vet network and the wider Linnaeus group. The clinic is set up for routine care as well as more complex cases, with full diagnostic and surgical facilities listed on its website, and it is also noted as a veterinary nurse training facility. Website information also says clients can message the clinic, book appointments and order repeat prescriptions through a free app, with 24/7 emergency care handled via the Milton practice.